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1.6.12 Sound

For example, if an alarm is issued, you may wish the GT to issue an alarm siren. A "Sound"
tab is included for the GT configuration if your GT model has this capability.
Requirements for using the sound function

Audio output device (speaker with a built-in 3.5mm diameter miniplug amplifier)

WAVE file (.wav). Format: PCM, 8kHz, 16 bits, mono.
You can convert your WAVE files to this format by using Microsoft's Sound
Recorder, for example. Open the Sound Recorder via Start Menu  Programs 
Accessories  Entertainment  Sound Recorder. Open your WAVE file. Under File
 Properties, in the "Format Conversion" field, select [Convert Now]. Then set
the format (PCM) and attributes (8kHz, 16 bits, mono).
If under "Use Sounds" you selected "Yes", the parameters in the following table appear.
Parameter
Number of Sounds
Reference Device
Data Location
Use the sound editor (see p. 156) to configure sound files.
Description
Choose from 1 - 128.
A 30-second sound file takes up about 512kB. For the GT internal memory, this
means you can store approximately 19 30-second files. For the SD memory card, it
depends on the capacity of the memory card and the size of the files.
Sets the PLC reference device (register) to trigger audio output.
Please note, you can only use one type of reference device for all sounds.
Select either "Internal Memory" or "SD Memory Card".
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